The Jonti-Craft See Thru Toddler Sensory Table is a transparent acrylic sensory table built specifically for toddler settings, available now across North America at The Sensory Supply. At 20" high with a 9" deep see-through tub, locking wheels, and a matching acrylic activity cover included, it does several things at once that most sensory tables do not.
The transparent acrylic construction is the defining feature. Children playing at this table can see their hands, their materials, and the contents of the tub from all sides - not just from above. That visibility changes the sensory experience: it adds a visual dimension to tactile exploration, and it means that what happens inside the tub is always observable to educators and caregivers without needing to lean over or interrupt play. Supervision and sensory engagement work together rather than competing.
The 9" depth is a practical design decision. At this depth, splash is contained even during active water and sand play, keeping floors and surrounding areas clean and allowing children to play with full engagement without the constant adult redirection that shallower tubs require. The locking wheels allow the table to move easily between rooms or outdoor areas, and lock securely in position during use.
Key Features of the Jonti-Craft See Thru Toddler Sensory Table
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Transparent Acrylic Tub for 360-Degree Visual Access - The see-through acrylic construction allows children to watch materials from all sides of the tub, adding a visual sensory dimension to tactile play and providing educators and caregivers with full sight lines for supervision without interrupting the activity
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9" Deep Splash-Minimising Tub - The 9-inch depth contains water, sand, and sensory materials effectively during active toddler play, keeping the surrounding floor clean and reducing the adult intervention that constant spills create in busy early childhood settings
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20" Standing Height Sized for Toddlers - At 20"H, the table is specifically proportioned for children from 18 months upward in a standing play position, supporting comfortable independent access without the safety risks of climbing or overreaching
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Locking Wheels for Portability & Safety - Four locking wheels allow the table to be moved effortlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces, different rooms, or storage areas, and lock firmly in position during use to prevent movement during active play
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Matching See-Through Acrylic Activity Cover Included - The included cover is also transparent acrylic, allowing the table to be used as a light table surface or flat activity surface with visibility maintained; it also covers and protects sensory materials between sessions
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High-Quality Transparent Acrylic Construction - Built to withstand the rigorous daily use of toddler and early childhood settings; the acrylic material is durable, impact-resistant, and easy to wipe clean between activities
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Indoor and Outdoor Use - The materials and construction make this table suitable for both indoor sensory play sessions and outdoor water and sand play without concern for weather exposure or surface damage
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Assembly Required - The table requires assembly before use; assembly is intended for adult completion
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Made in Canada - Designed and manufactured in Canada by Jonti-Craft, supporting Canadian manufacturing and ensuring the product meets Canadian safety and quality standards
Note: The acrylic activity cover can be used to create a flat surface above the tub for additional activities, or in combination with a light panel placed beneath the tub to transform the table into a backlit sensory experience.
Skills & Development Supported at the Jonti-Craft Sensory Table
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Tactile Discrimination & Sensory Processing - Handling, sorting, pouring, and immersing hands in varied sensory materials develops tactile discrimination and supports sensory processing in a toddler-appropriate, low-pressure context
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Visual Processing - The transparent tub adds a consistent visual dimension to tactile play; watching materials move, accumulate, and respond through clear acrylic sides engages and develops visual tracking and visual attention
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Fine Motor Skills - Scooping, pouring, filling, emptying, and manipulating small objects in the tub all develop the precise hand and finger control that underpins writing, dressing, and daily independence
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Cause & Effect Understanding - Pouring water, pushing sand, and compressing sensory gels all generate immediate, observable cause-and-effect responses that build foundational scientific thinking through direct experience
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Language & Communication - Describing textures, naming materials, narrating play sequences, and sharing the sensory table with a peer generates rich, naturalistic language development in a context children approach with genuine enthusiasm
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Social Development & Collaborative Play - The 37" width accommodates two or more toddlers playing simultaneously, creating a natural setting for parallel play that develops into shared exploration, turn-taking, and cooperative interaction
Ideal for
- Children from 18 months upward, neurotypical and neurodiverse alike
- Toddler rooms, daycares, and early childhood centres building a sensory exploration area
- Preschools and Montessori classrooms creating a sensory table centre accessible to the youngest learners
- Occupational therapists and early childhood educators supporting tactile, visual, and fine motor development through sensory play
- Families investing in a durable, Canadian-made sensory table for home
- Buyers seeking a transparent sensory table that offers visual play feedback and sight-line supervision simultaneously
